Controller - Construction Finance & Accounting (Relocation to Columbia, MO)

Relocation required: this role is on-site in Columbia, Missouri. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Working in construction accounting around Jefferson City and looking for a move up? A well-established construction company headquartered just up the road in Columbia, Missouri needs a Controller to lead finance and accounting for the business and its subsidiaries. You'll partner directly with ownership and senior leadership, and the role requires relocating to Columbia.

Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000+ annual salary, plus up to a 30% bonus.

Your Responsibilities:

• Build and present board-level financial reviews for ownership and the leadership team
• Run the percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and progress billing cycle
• Prepare monthly WIP reports and review over/under billings
• Direct consolidations and intercompany activity across the subsidiaries
• Steer cash flow, liquidity planning, and investment oversight
• Drive an on-time monthly close and dependable reporting for every entity

Requirements:

• Must be willing to relocate to Columbia, MO
• Background as a Controller or senior accounting leader at a construction company
• Deep working knowledge of WIP reporting and percentage-of-completion billing
• Track record handling subsidiary consolidations and multi-entity accounting
• Experience overseeing investments and managing cash flow
• Confidence preparing financial reviews for a board
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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